A signal fault has suspended tram services between Wolverhampton St George's and The Royal stops, causing delays and diversions. Engineers are working to fix the issue. No estimated restoration time given.
Ryanair offers a little-known twilight bag drop service at Birmingham, Manchester, and Edinburgh airports, allowing early morning passengers to check bags the evening before.
Severn Trent urges Birmingham households to be mindful of water usage as two demand spikes are expected on Saturday due to the heatwave and England's World Cup match.
Birmingham Airport enforces strict parking rules including ANPR drop-off zones, Red Route fines, and free Blue Badge parking for 30 minutes. Learn how to avoid penalties.
Thousands of drivers caught speeding on West Midlands roads this year. FOI data reveals worst hotspots in Birmingham and Black Country, including Lee Bank Middleway and New John Street West.
EastEnders actress Tracy-Ann Oberman was denied boarding a Ryanair flight to Spain despite her passport being valid until 2027, due to EU rules on passport validity.
The UK ranks last in the G7 and worse than all EU countries for mobile network performance, according to Which? analysis of Opensignal data, with poor download speeds and connectivity.
British Transport Police have released CCTV images of a man who allegedly masturbated while staring at two women on a West Midlands Metro tram heading to West Bromwich in the early hours of May 16.
Following a train fault and evacuation at Birmingham New Street, National Express is accepting rail tickets on specific bus routes. Services are disrupted.
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram proposes returning Merseyrail to public ownership when the current concession expires in 2028, aiming for an integrated transport network.
Bristol Airport's new £10m low-carbon energy centre, built off-site in modules, has arrived under police escort via the M5. It will cut CO2 by 625 tonnes annually.
Birmingham New Street station was evacuated due to a train fire, closing all lines and halting services. Ticket acceptance is in place with West Midlands buses.
Parking charges are being introduced at popular West Midlands beauty spots from April, with fees ranging from £1.50 to £3 per hour to cover maintenance costs.
Chiltern Railways warns of busy services at Birmingham Moor Street, Solihull, and Dorridge on 10-11 July due to West Midlands Railway industrial action and high temperatures.
The RAC urges the UK government to mandate Intervening Intelligent Speed Assistance (IISA) in all new cars, as speeding offences soar with 271,341 drivers caught at 40mph+ on 30mph roads.
Drivers face fines up to £1,000 and penalty points under a major crackdown on ghost plates, with thefts up 30% and cloning incidents rising 53% in recent years.
More than 1,700 British fuel stations are failing to send live price updates to the official Fuel Finder database, breaking the law and undermining efforts to help drivers find cheap petrol.
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Passengers flying from Birmingham to major European airports are warned of potential delays due to air traffic control strikes in France. Check your flight status before travel.
East Midlands Railway advises travel before 12pm this week as heatwave brings up to 35°C, with cancellations and reduced speeds on some routes.
The EU has identified 20 'difficult spots' for UK tourists under the EES biometric system, refusing to suspend checks despite airline pleas.
From July 8, children aged 8-9 can use eGates at 13 UK airports, affecting 1.5 million passport holders. The change aims to speed up border processing for families.
Catania Airport in Sicily has suspended all incoming flights and blocked departures until 2 PM following Mount Etna's eruption, impacting Ryanair, British Airways, and Easyjet services.
Around 1,000 tonnes of recycling materials caught fire at Jones Skips in Wolverhampton early Monday. Firefighters made progress by 7:30am, with roads closed and residents advised to keep windows shut.
From July 6, DVSA increases maximum MOT service charges for HGVs, trailers, and buses by £10-£20, marking the first rise since 2010.
West Midlands saw a notably quiet rush hour this morning following England's World Cup victory, with reduced traffic and many workers arriving late or taking the day off.
Anyone born after 1961 will face a later free bus pass age, aligned with rising state pension age, affecting millions born between 1961 and 1977.
British travellers to Portugal or Sweden can bypass long airport queues by using the free Travel to Europe app, which pre-registers biometric data before arrival.
Amazon slashes price of bestselling Yankony underseat backpack, compliant with Ryanair's 40x20x25cm cabin bag policy, saving travelers £8.
Sky permanently closes four TNT Sports SD channels in July, swapping Nick Jr. Too for a temporary Paw Patrol channel and adding Times Radio. Changes affect satellite viewers.
The DVLA will launch digital driving licences on the GOV.UK app later this year, following a successful survey. Over 600,000 downloads have been recorded since last summer.